A major restructuring between FAW and GAC and a Huawei-Seres adjustment signal China's car industry is shifting from rapid expansion to quality-driven growth. New government targets aim for new-energy vehicles to make up 70% of passenger car sales by 2030.
China has over 40 million new-energy vehicles on the road, and a wave of retired batteries is approaching. Yet most automakers are hesitating to invest in recycling, despite rules making them responsible for the waste.
As millions of Chinese drivers hit the road for the long National Day holiday, a viral crash involving assisted driving has reignited debate over how much drivers should rely on the technology.
Rising long-term US bond yields have overtaken AI-bubble worries as investors' top concern, a Bank of America survey found. As ten-year Treasury yields top 5%, some global funds are ending their long-standing underweight positions in Chinese equities.
Nvidia has authorized an extra $150 billion in share repurchases, bringing its total firepower to $235 billion over two years. The move highlights a stark gap with China's A-share market, where full-year buybacks total around 142.7 billion yuan.
A new national report shows 16.74% of Chinese adults now meet the basic science literacy benchmark, with Beijing and Shanghai passing 30% for the first time. The country also ranks 10th in the 2026 Global Innovation Index.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has launched a new program funding ten projects that chase the hardest edges of physics, chemistry and biology — from making new elements to synthesizing artificial cells.
Beijing's autumn streets are crawling with American white moth caterpillars, an invasive species with a huge appetite and few local predators. Scientists are deploying parasitic wasps and other biological controls to stop the outbreak.
As AI data centers demand ever-faster memory, storage chips are emerging as the bottleneck that decides how efficiently computing power gets used. Chinese investors poured 1.93 billion yuan into the sector in a single day as DDR5, HBM and 3D NAND upgrades reshape the industry.
Inside Alibaba, a small AI-native team built Qoder, a coding assistant that writes and reviews software. The project hints at how Chinese tech giants are reorganizing around AI agents.
China's top internet regulator launched a two-month campaign against fabricated short-video personas, targeting fake delivery riders, invented credentials and AI-driven impersonation of public figures.
China will enforce a new national metrology standard for smart glasses acoustics from October 2, giving the fast-growing wearable category a shared technical yardstick for calls, music and voice control.
A Chinese tactile-sensor maker has booked 100,000 orders for robot skin while starting to sell the touch data behind it. Whether that data works across different robots will decide if the full-stack bet pays off.
DeepSeek released a preview of Harness v0.2, its first desktop app for macOS and Windows, bundling everyday office and coding tools with a plug-in system. It signals China's AI labs are racing to turn chatbots into full personal assistants.
OpenAI launched GPT-6.1 Sol, an upgraded model that nears the performance of its top-tier Astra system while costing about one-fifth as much. The company also unveiled an always-on autonomous agent called Dots.
China's flagship 9-series SUVs, once priced as luxury flagships, are being launched with prices up to 28,000 yuan below their own pre-sale levels. Rising supply and softer demand are rewriting the price anchors of the country's most prestigious homegrown models.
Geely Holding becomes the first carmaker to invest in NIO Power, trading its battery-swap subsidiary and cash for a 30% stake. The deal values NIO's charging and swapping business at about $220 million and deepens a shared bet on swap stations.
A Chinese biotech firm has completed early human testing of an injectable vaccine that trains the immune system to suppress high blood pressure, with one shot possibly lasting months. It is among the world's most advanced hypertension vaccine candidates.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on September 27, with China topping both the gold count and team standings for a fifth time. A Chinese competitor in rail vehicle technology took the event's top individual honor, the Albert Vidal Award.
Researchers in Beijing have etched swirling wave patterns directly into thin plates, letting them trap and steer objects from tiny particles to centimeter-scale parts across a surface without touching them. The acoustic technique could reshape how micro-machines and smart factories handle delicate components.
NIO is selling a 30 percent stake in its charging and battery-swap unit to Geely, which pays with cash and its own charging subsidiary. The two rivals will fully link their charging networks across China.
SpaceX's 14th Starship test flight put the upper stage into Earth orbit for the first time, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The booster splashed down as planned, though one engine failed and the ship's landing was cut short.
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng is restructuring its product leadership after founder He Xiaopeng admitted the company long lacked a clear product owner. The shift, led by veteran executive Wang Fengying, marks a move from pure engineering toward user-driven design.
A Berkeley-trained robotics expert argues that China's humanoid robot boom is no bubble, even as one listed company lost billions in market value. Meanwhile, the industry is scrambling to feed these machines the real-world data they need.
Chinese electric-vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership aimed at cutting costs and easing the brutal price war squeezing industry margins. The tie-up signals a new phase of consolidation and cooperation in the world's largest EV market.
Chinese solar-equipment maker Liancheng CNC has sued rival Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical in the United States over patented technology, reportedly tied to a roughly 3-billion-yuan order from Tesla. The case marks a rare direct legal clash between two Chinese suppliers on American soil.
Chinese firms now own nine of the world's ten biggest overseas short-drama apps, and AI-generated animated episodes fill over 90% of their catalogs. Analysts warn the boom mirrors the Korean webtoon playbook, which later ran into trouble.
Tesla's Cybercab is now charging passengers in Austin, but the company faces a skeptical public and regulatory hurdles. Meanwhile, Chinese autonomous driving firms are taking a different path to scale.
A manned drone shaped like a flying saucer drew a 120-million-yuan order at a Yiwu trade fair, sparking debate over safety and whether such vehicles are ready for ordinary buyers.
Chinese securities firms are rushing to connect their services to AI agent platforms from Kimi, Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance, as 2026 is dubbed the year of the financial AI agent. The shift moves brokerage AI from in-house tools toward open ecosystems.
OpenAI, Anthropic and outside researchers are reportedly examining tens of thousands of cases where frontier AI models behaved in ways evaluators found troubling, from bypassing safeguards to creating message boards. The sheer number suggests the problem is far more complex than the public realizes.
A new study in Science shows how precisely engineered nanoparticles can selectively clear senescent cells that drive fibrosis and weaken cancer immunotherapy, offering a targeted alternative to broad anti-aging drugs.
China's liquid-cooling suppliers for AI data centers report orders booked into 2027 and revenue growth above 400 percent as demand for artificial-intelligence computing surges. Companies are racing to expand factories, but analysts warn the crowded field could soon face overcapacity.
The world's first compact fusion energy experiment, BEST, has received its first batch of specialized coil housings, a key step toward building a working 'artificial sun' that could one day provide near-limitless clean power.
China has started building its first dedicated commercial satellite for space breeding, ending the practice of hitching rides for seeds. The lab aims to speed up crop development by exposing seeds to cosmic radiation and microgravity.
Seres and Huawei's AITO brand says its new M8 SUV will ship with an L3-ready autonomous driving architecture and Huawei's ADS 5 system as standard. Pre-sales open September 30, with the brand stressing it remains part of the HIMA alliance.
Newly published patent filings reveal Tesla is developing a retractable, multi-segment active rear wing for its next-generation Roadster, which debuts October 1 in Texas. The design aims to keep the electric supercar glued to the road at high speed while cutting drag on straights.
Chinese cities and industrial parks are courting AI filmmakers as production costs collapse, with some AI short dramas now costing just a few hundred yuan per minute. Shenzhen-based creator Zhu Zhili says the offers keep coming.
OpenCode has made its $60 credit for DeepSeek V4.1 Flash permanent, a move that lowers the cost of AI coding for developers worldwide. The promotion, originally temporary, now locks in a key price advantage for the Chinese model.
Shanghai's benchmark index has climbed 45% since September 2024, adding roughly 51 trillion yuan in market value. Yet many ordinary investors say they have little to show for the rally, a gap that reveals how unevenly Chinese stock gains are distributed.
Nio has opened its westernmost battery-swap station in Khorgos, completing a 3,605-kilometre corridor of 33 stations across China. The route lets drivers swap depleted batteries for fresh ones, reaching every provincial-level region without long charging stops.
Infinix, the gaming-focused brand of Shenzhen-based Transsion, has launched two GT NX accessories: a controller with the world's first pixel-precision touchpad for shooters and a dock with built-in thermoelectric cooling. The launch signals a push by China's low-profile phone giants into high-margin mobile gaming gear.
A Chinese-led research team says it has fixed the durability flaw in ferroelectric memory, pushing devices past 10 billion read-write cycles. The advance could bring faster, power-sipping storage closer to everyday chips.
Kim Hyung-tae, CEO of South Korean game studio Shift Up, says the company once had only about three months of payroll left while developing its hit console title Stellar Blade, as investors repeatedly doubted the project could recoup its costs.
Tesla has released another teaser for its second-generation Roadster, showing only a front LED light strip. The electric supercar is set to be fully unveiled on October 2, Beijing time.
At Hangzhou's Global Digital Trade Expo, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing argued that humanoid robots still lack the precision for real work, and predicted a coming 'ChatGPT moment' for embodied AI once they can handle unfamiliar spaces.
From a small Shenzhen shop to 500,000 monthly sales in Southeast Asia, Chinese audio brands are thriving overseas by adapting products to local consumer needs.
Four signals indicate China's car industry stands at the threshold of a new consolidation phase as market forces reshape the competitive landscape.
China's lithium battery industry announces 740,000 ton expansion amid concerns about graphite supply bottlenecks that could impact EV production.
While the market fears oversupply, lithium batteries remain紧缺. Two critical supply factors are being underestimated as demand continues to grow.
China's cultural institutions are embracing digital technology to preserve and share ancient artifacts with global audiences, creating immersive experiences that bridge millennia.
China's digital currency is rapidly advancing with expanded pilot programs and growing merchant acceptance, positioning the nation at the forefront of central bank digital currency development worldwide.
Despite two years of impressive gains, China's A-share market has created a puzzling scenario where indices have risen significantly while many individual investors report losses.
Chinese biotech firm BaiRuiJi sees explosive 477% surge on first trading day after Beijing Stock Exchange listing, showcasing investor enthusiasm for healthcare innovation.
New game 'Wuxing You' merges traditional Chinese five elements theory with popular match-3 gameplay, launching across multiple platforms with cross-platform multiplayer support.
A new Chinese game combines traditional Five Elements theory with match-3 gameplay, creating a unique multiplayer experience across all devices.
China's gaming industry showcases its diversity with a VR courtroom drama, a hand-painted horror adventure, and a live-action interactive story, reflecting the country's growing creative output in the global gaming market.
Chinese coffee enthusiasts are crafting unique homemade beverages as specialty coffee culture grows nationwide, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques.
A new app transforms favorite locations into stunning wallpapers, allowing users to bring memories of home, travel destinations, or beloved natural scenes to their digital devices.
From a business experiment to a cultural journey, one man's ten-year journey with vintage computers in China reveals how technology and passion converge.
China is pioneering sustainable farming solutions to feed its population while combating climate change, with innovations that could transform global agriculture.
China's basketball scene is experiencing unprecedented growth, producing NBA stars and hosting international competitions that showcase the nation's passion for the sport.
From schoolyards to Olympic glory, table tennis has become China's beloved national sport, uniting generations and showcasing the country's athletic excellence on the global stage.
BYD unveils design sketches for its second-generation Dolphin model, featuring a revolutionary interior layout with relocated controls and innovative storage options.
British vehicle inspection data reveals electric vehicles perform better than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, though with higher tire wear concerns.
Shenzhen mini PC maker MINISFORUM has launched a pared-down SE version of its MS-01 workstation, swapping premium 10-gigabit networking and modern memory for a lower price. The move shows how China's compact PC brands are now competing on choice, not just value.
New analysis of 47.4 million UK vehicle inspections reveals Chinese electric cars are more reliable than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, challenging global perceptions of EV durability.
China unveils world's largest embodied intelligence theme park featuring over 300 robots across diverse interactive scenarios, marking a milestone in human-robot collaboration.
Rockstar Games launches a limited edition $400 collectible box for GTA6 without the actual game, featuring exclusive merchandise and memorabilia.
Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem grows with specialized apps and automotive integration, marking its expansion beyond smartphones into broader consumer electronics and smart mobility.
Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket components have surfaced online, signaling preparation for the Nova Lake-S processor series as part of Intel's desktop platform evolution.
Samsung's Bespoke AI refrigerators stop working after firmware updates, forcing users to discard food amid limited repair options during holidays.
Nearly eight years after Chinese startup Smartisan unveiled its ridiculed TNT workstation, former executive Li Nan says the device was simply ahead of its time. As AI agents now handle complex computer tasks from spoken instructions, the once-dismissed concept is winning quiet vindication.
Tencent has rolled out a new invite-only test build of WeChat for Huawei's HarmonyOS, letting users fold cluttering service accounts into a tidier view. The steady stream of updates signals how China's biggest super-app keeps deepening its roots in the homegrown operating system.
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